Berryville Public Schools

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸 Today, we proudly recognize Veterans Day and honor the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Their courage, sacrifice, and dedication to preserving our freedoms inspire us all. To our veterans in the community, including our staff, families, and alumni—thank you for your service and commitment to our country. As a district, we are grateful for the opportunity to teach our students the importance of respect, gratitude, and service. Happy Veterans Day!

🍂🦃 Bobcat Families – Take Note! 🦃🍂 Thanksgiving Break is coming up! 🗓️ Mark your calendars - No school from November 24–28.

🎉🔬 Happy National STEM/STEAM Day! 🎨🤖 Today we celebrate the power of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math — the building blocks of creativity, innovation, and discovery! 💡 At Berryville School District, our students don’t just learn these subjects — they explore, design, and create solutions that make a difference. We’re preparing the next generation of thinkers and dreamers.🌍✨ 👩‍🚀 Let’s keep inspiring curiosity. 🧠 Let’s keep making connections. 💥 Let’s keep innovating together!

Check out the Berryville staff members who are being recognized for going above and beyond!

Congratulations to Berryville High School for receiving award money from the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for HIGH STUDENT GROWTH! The Arkansas School Recognition Program was created to provide financial awards to public schools that experience high student performance and high student academic growth. Berryville High received this recognition based on being in the top 6%-10% for student growth on the 2025 ATLAS assessment! We are so proud of the students & staff for their commitment to continuous improvement. Go Bobcats!

The BMS Student Council is organizing a districtwide Food Drive to support families in our community throughout the month of November. JUNIOR HIGH CARROLL COUNTY SUPERBOWL @ BERRYVILLE: Bring at least one nonperishable food item to the game tomorrow (Nov. 6) and recieve $1 off your ticket at the gate. Limit: One $1 discount per ticket, regardless of the number of item donated per person. Donations will be collected at the entrance. Thank you for helping us care for our neighbors! If a family is in need of assistance, please have them complete this confidential form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUoJ0EbLr78dtdGXyKC9sG5jRMJf8QisS5hPzCzSPGjzcUAA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

GT Baked Potato Fundraiser See flyer for information. Place your order here: https://forms.gle/gHBcNdw64hKKiu3VA

📚✨ Happy Children’s Book Week! | November 3–9 ✨📚

This week, we celebrate the magic of stories, the joy of reading, and the endless imagination found in children’s books! Whether it’s a favorite bedtime story, a classroom read-aloud, or a new adventure discovered at the library—books help us dream, learn, and grow.

📖 How to Celebrate:
- Share your favorite children’s book
- Visit the library or book fair
- Read together as a family or class
- Celebrate young authors and illustrators

Let’s inspire a love of reading in every child—one page at a time! 💜

🕰️ Don’t forget! Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend.
Be sure to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night, November 1.

Enjoy that extra hour of sleep and be ready to start the new week on time! 😴

Have you thought about becoming a teacher, but couldn't find the time or degree plan that worked for you? Berryville Schools is a partner with Reach University, a nonprofit accredited university offering on-the-job degrees and credentials, known as Apprenticeship Degrees. Reach’s undergraduate programs are designed specifically for school employees (substitutes, bus drivers, paraprofessionals, etc). If you work in any classified position at Berryville Schools, you qualify!

Key Features of Reach University’s Undergraduate Program:
Earn college credit for the work you do on the job—no need to stop working.
Affordable Tuition: The estimated total out-of-pocket cost is $75/month ($900/year), with no student loans required.
Flexible Coursework: Seminars with professors of practice are held via Zoom and scheduled to fit around your workday.

The spring deadline is quickly approaching! Go to http://events.reach.edu/ for more information.

Look who is being celebrated today in Bobcat Nation!

It's time to recognize and honor our Bobcat staff members! Is there a teacher, bus driver, or other employee that goes above and beyond for you and/or your student? If so, follow the link and we will celebrate that person. Thank you for helping us acknowledge the wonderful educators we have in Berryville Schools.

https://forms.gle/Vjn4AtWAvoxT9sxh8

🚌💛 It’s National School Bus Safety Week! 💛🚌

This week we celebrate the drivers who safely transport our students each day and remind everyone about the importance of school bus safety. 🚦👧👦

✅ Always stop for a school bus with flashing red lights
✅ Stay alert in school zones
✅ Teach kids safe habits when riding and crossing

Together, we can keep every ride to and from school safe! 🙌

🎳 Congratulations to our Unified Bowling Athletes!

We are so proud of your hard work, teamwork, and accomplishments!

A special thank you to our event sponsors — Tucker Bradley, Sparkle and Shine Cleaning Company, and Smith Registered Angus Ranch — for your generous support and encouragement of our athletes. 💜

The Berryville School District will be holding the annual Child Find Informational Meeting on Thursday, October 16th at 10:30 am in the District Administration Building.

This meeting will provide information to interested individuals about special education services offered to public school, private school, and homeschool students with disabilities. If you have a child, or know of a child that may have disabilities, we encourage you to attend the meeting to obtain information.

If you have any questions, please contact Crystal Fancher, Special Education Director at 870-480-4639.

📚✨ October is National Book Month! ✨📚

It’s the perfect time to celebrate the joy of reading, discover new stories, and share our favorite books. Whether it’s a classroom read-aloud, a library adventure, or curling up with a good book at home—reading opens doors to imagination and learning! 💡🌍

Let’s make this month all about the power of books! 📖❤️

Bobcat Wheels of the Month...Congratulations, David Randall!

If your student needs to retake their school photo or if they missed the original date, mark your calendars for the upcoming dates.

Elementary and Intermediate students will also have class group pictures on those dates.

💙🌟 Today we celebrate two important days: Child Health Day and National Coaches Day! 🌟💙

On Child Health Day, we’re reminded of the importance of healthy habits, active lifestyles, and overall well-being for our students. 🏃‍♀️🍎✨

On National Coaches Day, we give a big THANK YOU to our amazing coaches who not only teach skills and teamwork, but also encourage healthy living, resilience, and confidence in our students. 🏆👏

Here’s to building strong minds, strong bodies, and bright futures! 💪📚

🌍🍎 Happy World Teachers’ Day! 🍎🌍

Today we celebrate the heart of our schools—our teachers. 💙
Thank you for your dedication, passion, and the countless ways you inspire, encourage, and shape the future every single day. ✨📚

Join us in showing gratitude to the incredible educators who make a difference in the lives of our students! 👏